Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Just spent the rainy afternoon studying the latest official report on the status of BP Oil Spill Settlement claims, denial of claims, and appeals of claims (by BP) or denials of claims (appealed by victims). There are over 10,000 claims filed per month (see graph below). Between 2,000 and 4,000 claims are paid each month (see graph below). 3.5 Billion in claims to date.

9,152 have been denied.
"As of June 10, 2013, we have issued 44,236 Eligibility Notices with Payment Offers totaling over $3.5 billion. As of that date, we also have made over $2.44 billion in payments on . . .

35,391 claims. Page 11 of 21.

The Statistics are filed by Patrick A. Juneau, Claims Administrator and a complete copy is available for your review here:

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Florida is clearly visible in the latest oil spill pictures taken from space. While most of our earlier stories did not show satellite images showing the coast of Florida, the new images now clearly show the black tide is hitting the coastline in the panhandle.

No oil has been found on Florida West coast including Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Manatee Counties (as of June 27, 2010). It has been a few days since we last posted the latest image from the NASA Earth Observatory. Previous posts are here or you can use our search Florida Oil Spill Tipline using search term "space" located on the right.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Florida Oil Spill Attorney, says, "This, by everyone's measure, is a huge catastrophe, so I don't think the damages will be small,” We have previously written about Steve Yerrid, an oil spill lawyer appointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to head up the state’s legal team and response to the spill. “I just hope that BP continues to stay in business and make enough money to pay these people back for all of the lives that they've destroyed.” said Steve Yerrid.

Oil Spill protester in a Congressional Hearing was detained when the individual interrupted a hearing on the oil spill before a Congressional Committee today. Video of the incident was reviewed by Florida Oil Spill .com. We spent the afternoon watching the hearings and testimony. Somebody may need an attorney / lawyer (but not for a lawsuit against BP ).

Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Tampa Tribune reports Governor Charlie Crist has written a letter that states: "While it remains our hope to avoid litigation, I believe we must be prepared in the event legal action is needed . . . . Obviously, the goal of such action would be to restore the people, businesses, industries and communities of Florida harmed in the wake of the potentially disastrous and unprecedented damage of the oil spill." The Governor then announced the appointment of Steven Yerrid, a Tampa lawyer, as the Florida Oil Spill Attorney. He has experience with the Skyway Bridge disaster and has a reputation as a fighter for the people of Florida in the Tobacco litigation, Good Luck.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Florida will have oil ashore in 6 days according to scientists at ESA (European Space Agency). This prediction was based on an analysis of satellite imagery. The prediction was last week, so expect breaking news of oil on Florida shorelines any day now. Florida Oil Spill Volume Calculator shows how Much Oil Has blasted Into the Gulf of Mexico. PBS has posted this informative graphic. Use it to calculate how much oil has poured into the Gulf of Mexico and is heading for the Florida Coastline.